Might be a worthwhile venture. She could charge more for photographs when the shooter broke a good score. Most of us would not want a picture of us on a day we shot poorly.

Pictures of the squad, after shooting are nice. Pictures form the side of us shooting tend to exaggerate a mass that hangs over our belts. A little work with photoshop could put a black cloud of smoke in the air as we are shooting.

Pat Ireland

 

Remington Moment...BEWARE THE MAN THAT SHOOTS ONE GUN

 

Shooter's with a $15K gun, $40K + vehicle, shoot premium shells and cry about a $1.00 per hundred increase in target cost....oh yeah, they'll definitely spend money on a picture! Hahaha!!

Curt

 

Here's an idea for you...

How many times do you hear..."you lifted your head...too high...behind it...etc"?

Get her a tri-pod and a video camera. Record the shooters round...hand
him the tape/cd/chip and collect $25.00.

Shooter gets to SEE exactly what he's doing.

Smok'n Joe

 

Yes, I like Joe's idea. Also, the pics of the squad afterward would be really nice...especially if you could go find her and the pics in the late afternoon somewhere at a booth or something. She could sell pics of big dogs in big shoot offs to many people, especially if she could get them to autograph some pics (if she would donate a dollar per autographed pic to the HOF or to AIM or something, I bet that most of the Dogs would be happy to spend time signing some pics).

 

Guys, thank you so much for your input on this. Please keep the ideas coming!

I really like the idea of video taping a round!!

I'll talk to her and see what she thinks!

 

There is a couple who frequent the WVA State shoot every year that take, process and sell candid pictures of shooters.


Aline and I have several and they are really cool. I've often wonderedd why this isn't more common.



Guy Babin

 

I video tape myself shooting a round about twice a month and it has helped me quite a bit. It's definitely a great tool for feedback.

 

Always interesting to be photographed with prominent trapshooting personalities.

Here is a treasured moment when I was squadded with our State Delegate and the Chairman of the Central Handicap Committee.

 

Smokin'Joe, they didn't ask for pictures of yourself on an acid trip.

 

"Poncho" is our Delegate. I'm to his left. Big Heap

 

Is that Bus Durant on the right.
Carey

 

That ATA Past President cap is a dead giveaway.

 

I would definitely pay $25 for a video of me shooting a round. In this digital age, I would think the cost, other than the time, would be minimal for the photographer.

 

<blockquote><I>"Get her a tri-pod and a video camera. Record the shooters round...hand him the tape/cd/chip and collect $25.00."</I></blockquote>

Not to be a wet blanket but I can see several things against this idea right offhand:<UL><LI>One person could never keep up with the number of requests this kind of service might generate
<LI>If the shooter refuses the tape, the videographer has wasted whatever time it took for the unproductive round to be shot
<LI>What format will the videographer use? Magnetic tapes are obsolete as are direct-to-dvd video cameras and the shooter in question may not have some/any capability to play back from digital media.
<LI>If the videographer sets up the sale before hand, they would still need to determine what format the client prefers and to be able to produce a product in a variety of formats will require a sizable investment in equipment that will take a long time to recoup at $25/client.</ul>

MK

 

Tron,

I only wish I could shoot that well!!!

It's a SOLARIZED rendition of a digital photograph that was taken a couple weeks ago at a state shoot. I presented it to my friend yesterday in honor of his performance...SEVEN TROPHIES & a pocket full of KASH!

He's a Senior and still going strong...see ya at the GRAND!!!

Smok'n Joe

 

"One person could never keep up with the number of requests this kind of service might generate..."

UnknownOne...in case you haven't noticed, in today's economy there aren't many long lines forming for ANYTHING. Videography is pretty simple and I'll bet she could hire a slew of unemployed COLLEGE GRADUATES to use their graduation gift cameras.

Let's get POSITIVE! Just imagine your wife saying:

"Hurry, I've got to get to the range...I'M BOOKED SOLID FOR THE WHOLE DAY"

Smok'n Joe

 

If you want to see a video of yourself shooting take a Phil Kiner course. It'll show you more than you want to know.

As for buying candid photos, that sounds like a great idea.

 

Vern & Brenda, great photo of a great couple

 

Smoke N Joe,
I was at that State Shoot(MTA) and I recognize your Senior Vet. He did shoot an old 870 very, very well. Roland is his Name from Illinois.

 

Someone did this at the Texas State Shoot in San Antonio at the National Shooting Complex and it seemed to do very well.

I bought several different pictures of me shooting. I added a caption also. They also photo shopped it and removed the empty hulls and put grass there. I bought some from the 16 yard line and some from handicap.

You just told them the squad number and day. (and maybe the app. time). I know it was not a problem for them to find me shooting. The cost to you is minimal it would seem as the media is pretty cheap now and can be reused.

I was class B champion back in 2000 and they used a picture of me in their advertisement poster at the complex.Ray

 

So much encouragement guys... Thank you!!

 

She already has. And she's got some good photo stuff on her laptop.

I'm not sure how good her video camera is... I think that might be a good side project for her.

She's completely clueless when it comes to trapshooting. Quite frankly, I am a little too. I have a bunch of great guys at my club, Mallard Trap Club in Monroe, NJ... But I've never been to a big shoot.

I'm gonna try to shoot the whole program Friday and Saturday this week at the Garden State Grand. She said she'd tag along to see what it's all about before she makes her decision.

 

Hey Indy!

You got it...that is Roland.

Talk about a REMINGTON MOMENT! His wife captured the moment perfectly. He's been shooting that same 870 for over 35 years (third receiver by the way) and he'll be taking it to the Grand again this August.

Roland is a great shot and a great guy! He epitomizes my favorite trap shooting cliche...

It's not the WAND...it's the MAGICIAN

Smok'n Joe

 

Thanks, Smoke! Roland and his wife are very real people. I will be rooting for him and that old 870 of his. He says the barrel is the only original 60 year old part.
Take care.
indycamster aka cam mason